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03 Aug 2015 10:07:46am

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Why would you use someone from USA who is obviously so uninformed and call her an expert. The USA breastfeeding rates are not great and the process of having a baby and the aftercare is so different to that experienced by Australian mothers. It is very disappointing that you did not make any reference to the Australian Breastfeeding Association ( previously Nursing Mothers) and get their "take" on this issue. Clare Relton made some interesting points as to why they are undertaking this project and their results could be significant in the problem of helping women realise that breast milk is the best start in life for their babies and encouraging them to give it a go. Your ongoing comments that some women cannot breastfeed is reflective of the negative attitudes faced by mothers, and ignores the fact that most women can if given the knowledge and support we all need at this time.

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